PhD Student (m/f/d) Molecular Botany
Reference number: WM FB Biologie 1531
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With over 17,000 students, more than 300 professorships and around 160 degree programs, the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) is the technical university of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. As a place of top international research, it offers excellent working conditions and career opportunities. Those who study, research or work at RPTU experience a cosmopolitan environment and shape the future.
Research in the Molecular Botany Lab focuses on redox biology and aims to understand the local and dynamic levels of reactive oxygen species as well as their effects and detoxification. At the molecular level, we investigate how plants grow, regulate their development and survive in dynamic and adverse environmental conditions.
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Your area of responsibility:
- Planning, implementation and analysis of experiments investigating the biochemistry, physiology, reproduction and evolution of plants
- All standard methods of molecular biology as well as confocal microscopy and work with genetically encoded biosensors
- Establishment of new methods
- Continuous improvement of personal skills in scientific research and problem solving
- Participation in national and international research projects within the frame of the Research Unit „Innovation and Coevolution in Plant Sexual Reproduction“ (ICIPS)
- Presenting and discussing research at national and international conferences
- Publications in international peer-reviewed journals
Your requirements profile:
- Scientific university degree (Master of Science, diploma or equivalent) in Biology, Biochemistry, Agricultural Sciences or a comparable topic
- Motivation to develop and successfully put into practice a research project with a focus on molecular biology
- A high interest in redox biology, microscopy and in working with plant model organisms
- High personal motivation and ability to work in an international team
- Advanced English language skills; German language skills are of advantage but not a prerequisite
We offer:
Health promotion
Family Service Center
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home office
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Local recreation in the Palatinate Forest
RPTU stands for diversity among all employees. We welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethnic and social origin, age, religion, gender, disability and sexual orientation or identity. Preference will be given to severely disabled persons and persons equivalent to them if they have the appropriate qualifications and suitability.
The RPTU aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented. Applications from researchers from abroad are expressly encouraged.
Your application:
We look forward to receiving your detailed application (short motivation letter, CV, certificates) by 30.11.2025 at the latest.
Please submit your application using the "Online Bewerbung" button below or via our application portal (https://rptu.de/ueber-die-rptu/stellenangebote-und-karriere).
For technical questions, please contact Prof. Stefanie Müller-Schüssele (Tel.: 0631 205 4391, e-mail: mueschue@rptu.de).
